College of Staten Island CUNY

  • 5/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Staten Island, NY
  • 0 reviews
#27 Best Public Universities in New York

Overview

Total enrollment

11,033
College of Staten Island CUNY overview
  • Location Staten Island, New York
  • Website cuny.edu
  • Type Public 4 Year
  • Setting Large City
College of Staten Island CUNY overview
  • Size Mid-size
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing No
  • Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

The College of Staten Island (CSI) occupies a 204-acre campus in the Willowbrook area of Staten Island, located approximately 13 miles from downtown Manhattan. Originally established in 1976 through the merger of Staten Island Community College and Richmond College, CSI serves as the borough's only public four-year institution within the City University of New York (CUNY) system. The campus features modern academic buildings and research facilities spread across a suburban-style setting, with a mix of tree-lined walkways and open green spaces. CSI offers undergraduate and graduate programs across various disciplines, with notable strengths in nursing, business, education, and the sciences. The college maintains student housing through its Dolphin Cove apartments, providing residential options for both local and international students while operating primarily as a commuter campus.

Ratings

Staten Island is rated within the lower 47% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    5 out of 10
  • Academics
    5 out of 10
  • Resources
    6 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    6 out of 10
  • Value
    5 out of 10

Admissions

Admission Standards

Average
College of Staten Island CUNY admission standards
  • SAT (enrolled mid-50) 890/1250
  • GPA 3.0

Acceptance Rate

92.3%
College of Staten Island CUNY applications overview
  • Applications Due -
  • Enrollment Rate 17%
  • Application Fee $65

Applicant Competition Very Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

New York Resident Tuition

$7,490

Out of State Resident Tuition

$15,440

Breakdown

In State Costs for College of Staten Island CUNY
  • Tuition $7,490
  • Books and Supplies $1,500
  • Other Fees $560
  • Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living $21,155
  • Budget for Other Expenses $6,216
  • Total One Year Cost $36,921

Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$45,100 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

48% within 6 years

Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at College of Staten Island CUNY are Liberal Arts and Humanities, Business, and Social Sciences. 30% of students major in Liberal Arts and Humanities, 20% in Business, and 11% in Social Sciences.

  • Liberal Arts and Humanities 30%
  • Business 20%
  • Social Sciences 11%
  • Health Professions 9%
  • Psychology 7%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=190558.

GPA calculator: College of Staten Island CUNY GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026